Nanny Camera for Nursery: 1080p Night Vision, Motion Alerts, No Subscription
What a nursery camera needs to do well
A nursery camera has to work in complete darkness without producing any light that might wake an infant. It should send an alert to your phone when a caregiver enters the room so you can check in immediately, not after reviewing hours of footage. It should look like something that belongs in a nursery, not a surveillance device. And it should stay operational during power outages, which are most disruptive precisely when a child is sleeping and the room is dark.
How the RG200 handles nursery monitoring
The RG200 is a 1080p WiFi monitoring camera built into a functional digital bedside clock. It sits on a dresser or nightstand displaying the actual time, blending into a nursery without drawing attention. The 90-degree wide-angle lens covers a standard nursery from wall to wall. Infrared night vision provides clear 1080p footage up to 20 feet in complete darkness using IR illumination at a wavelength invisible to the human eye, so the room stays dark while you stay connected.
Motion detection sends an alert to the tCam app on your iPhone or Android when activity is detected in the room. You can check the live feed or review the clip immediately from your phone, wherever you are. The 6-hour internal battery backup activates automatically when power is lost, keeping the camera operational through most outages without any action from you. Wall power keeps the RG200 running continuously under normal conditions with no battery management required.
RG200 Digital Clock Camera — $149
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Setup
- Place the RG200 on a dresser or nightstand with a clear line of sight to the crib or sleeping area.
- Plug into a wall outlet and download the tCam app on your iPhone or Android.
- Follow the in-app setup to connect the RG200 to your home WiFi network.
- Set a motion detection zone focused on the crib area and enable push notifications in the tCam app.
Frequently asked questions
Will the night vision light wake my baby?
No. The RG200 uses infrared illumination at a wavelength outside the visible spectrum. The room remains completely dark. There is no red LED glow or any visible light during night vision operation.
How far does the night vision reach?
The RG200's infrared night vision covers up to 20 feet in complete darkness, which covers a standard nursery from corner to corner.
What happens if the power goes out overnight?
The RG200 automatically switches to its 6-hour internal battery backup when it detects a loss of wall power. The camera continues operating and the live feed stays available on your phone through the outage.
Is there a monthly subscription for live viewing?
No. The tCam app connects directly to the camera over your home WiFi and over mobile data when you are away. There is no cloud subscription required for live viewing, motion alerts, or local microSD recording.
Can both parents view the camera at the same time?
Yes. Multiple phones can connect to the tCam app and view the same live feed simultaneously.